Cherkessk (chĭrkĕsk'), city (1989 pop. 113,000), capital of Karachay-Cherkess Republic, Stavropol Territory, SE European Russian, on the Kuban River. Founded in 1825 as Batalpashinsk, it manufactures electrical equipment and shoes and has food-processing plants.
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| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Karachay-Cherkessia |
| In administrative jurisdiction of | Karachay-Cherkessia[citation needed] |
| Administrative center of | Karachay-Cherkessia[citation needed] |
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| Municipal Status | urban okrug |
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| Population (2002 Census) | 116,244 inhabitants[1] |
| - Rank | 139 |
| Population (2008) | 116,309 inhabitants[citation needed] |
| Time zone | MSK/MSD (UTC+3/+4) |
| Founded | 1804[citation needed] |
| Postal code(s) | 3690XX[citation needed] |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 8782[citation needed] |
Cherkessk (Russian: Черке́сск) is a city in Southern Russia, North Caucasian Region. It is the capital of Karachay-Cherkess Republic, as well as the political, economic and cultural center of Russians and ethnic minorities residing in Karachay-Cherkessia. It is located at 44°13′N 42°03′E / 44.217°N 42.05°E. Population: 116,244 (2002 Census); 113,060 (1989 Census).
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History
The city was founded in 1804 as Cossack stanitsa Batalpashinskaya, after Batal-Pasha, a Turkish general of Circassian origin, who was defeated in the battle on this territory in 1790. In 1931 it was given a town status and was renamed Batalpashinsk; then Sulimov in 1934, then Yezhovo-Cherkessk in 1937, and finally Cherkessk in 1939.
Ethnic groups
The city is inhabited by native Cherkess (Circassians), Karachays, Russians, Abaza, Nogays and minorities of Greeks and Armenians.
According to 1989 data, the population of the city included:
Education
Cherkessk is home to the following education institutions:
- Karachay-Cherkess State Technological Academia: civil engineering, mechanical engineering, energy engineering, business management, accounting, finance, medical school.
- Moscow Social Open University (branch)
- Moscow Modern Arts Institute (branch)
- Rostov State Economic University (branch)
- Karachay-Cherkess State College
- Daurov Art College: art, interior design, music, choreography devisions
- Republican Children Art School: music, art, choreography devisions
Culture
- Drama Theater: ethnic, modern and classical plays
- State Philharmonic: classical and ethnic orchestra performances
- Elbrus State Ensemble: ethnic caucasian dances, dance studio
- Ensemble of Cossack Dance and Song: ethnic performances
References
- ^ Федеральная служба государственной статистики (Federal State Statistics Service) (2004-05-21). "Численность населения России, субъектов Российской Федерации в составе федеральных округов, районов, городских поселений, сельских населённых пунктов – районных центров и сельских населённых пунктов с населением 3 тысячи и более человек (Population of Russia, its federal districts, federal subjects, districts, urban localities, rural localities—administrative centers, and rural localities with population of over 3,000)" (in Russian). Всероссийская перепись населения 2002 года (All-Russia Population Census of 2002). Federal State Statistics Service. http://perepis2002.ru/ct/html/TOM_01_04_1.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
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